Prepare against Mikael Agopov
IM · Finland · World #2,060 classical · FIDE ID 501840
Our database contains 1,428 games by Mikael Agopov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Agopov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Agopov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,380 | 2,465 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,368 | 2,443 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,428 | 605 | 444 | 379 | 42.4% |
| As White | 718 | 348 | 212 | 158 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 710 | 257 | 232 | 221 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Agopov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Agopov's side.
First moves as White (718 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 595 | 82.9% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 81 | 11.3% | 75.3% |
| d4 | 39 | 5.4% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Agopov usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Agopov usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Agopov usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 75.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Agopov usually continues c4 (76.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Agopov usually continues g3 (79.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Agopov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 294 | 96.4% | 51.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 246 | 95.0% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Mikael Agopov's chess games
All 1,428 games by Mikael Agopov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 605 wins, 444 draws, 379 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 86 | 39/27/20 | 45.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 47 | 15/20/12 | 31.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 17/12/13 | 40.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 19/8/4 | 61.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 56 | 23/19/14 | 41.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 16/17/22 | 29.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 41 | 17/13/11 | 41.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 37 | 18/11/8 | 48.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 9/16/12 | 24.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 36 | 9/14/13 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 13/13/8 | 38.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 32 | 13/13/6 | 40.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 7/7/15 | 24.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,694 | 20th chT-EU | E14 |
| Dec 2010 | Georg Meier | 2,659 | Bundesliga 2010-11 | A35 |
| Sep 2012 | Romain Edouard | 2,652 | Olympiad-40 | B90 |
| Sep 2015 | Tomi Nyback | 2,608 | chT-FIN 1516 | C98 |
| Jul 2000 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,608 | Bergen Sommer Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2025 | 153 | 95.5 | 2,418 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1998 | 46 | 29.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1995 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,514 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,409 |
| Espoo Open | 2003 | 19 | 15.5 | 2,501 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2014 | 18 | 12 | 2,472 |
| Espoo We MatSK Open | 2002 | 18 | 10 | 2,298 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 16 | 10 | 2,416 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tommi Luukkonen (27 games) · Mika Karttunen (27 games) · Joose Norri (26 games) · Sampsa Nyysti (24 games) · Kalle Kiik (21 games) · Tapani Sammalvuo (16 games) · Toivo Keinanen (13 games) · Tomi Nyback (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Agopov's chess games?
1,428 games by Mikael Agopov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mikael Agopov has played.
What does Mikael Agopov play on the first move as White?
Across 718 games with White in our database, Mikael Agopov opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Agopov answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Mikael Agopov play as White?
As White, Mikael Agopov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 45.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 40.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 718 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Agopov play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Agopov most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 41.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 29.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (41 games, 41.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 710 games.
What is Mikael Agopov's FIDE rating?
Mikael Agopov is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,368 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,465 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Mikael Agopov played?
Our database contains 1,428 games by Mikael Agopov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 605 wins, 444 draws, 379 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Agopov?
1,428 games by Mikael Agopov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.